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Battle of Oudenarde

When
11 July 1708
Where
Near Oudenaarde, Spanish Netherlands
Part of
Battle of Oudenarde

Allied forces under Marlborough defeated a larger French army near Oudenaarde, securing a major victory for the Grand Alliance.

Fought on 11 July 1708 near Oudenaarde in the Spanish Netherlands, the battle pitted 80,000 Allied troops against 85,000 French soldiers. The Allied victory demoralized the French in Flanders and highlighted Marlborough's tactical skill and timing.

Sources

  1. Battle of Oudenarde Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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